Dispenser assembly

ABSTRACT

A dispenser assembly secures an object, such as a bottle of nail polish, within a tilting repository at an orientation and angle efficacious for accessing the object with one hand. Pressure applied to the repository tilts it to a desired angle for facilitated access and manipulation of the object. After the pressure is removed, the center of gravity for the repository and object is met, and the repository returns to its starting position prior to receiving the exerted force. A bracket portion provides a support for the assembly. Sidewalls that extend form a base in the bracket portion include slots. The repository portion includes rods that slide into the slots, thereby forming a cradle. The repository may then tilt in response to an exerted force applied to the object in the repository. A brace hinges up from the base to hold the repository at a desired angle.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

One or more embodiments of the invention generally relate to dispenserassemblies. More particularly, the invention relates to a dispenserassembly for holding and tilting an object being accessed.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following background information may present examples of specificaspects of the prior art (e.g., without limitation, approaches, facts,or common wisdom) that, while expected to be helpful to further educatethe reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to beconstrued as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof,to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon.

The following is an example of a specific aspect in the prior art that,while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as toadditional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limitingthe present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated orimplied therein or inferred thereupon. By way of educational background,another aspect of the prior art generally useful to be aware of is thatnail polish is a lacquer applied to human finger or toe nails todecorate and protect the nail plate. Nail polish may include a refinedversion similar to the paint on vehicles.

Typically, a bottle is a rigid container with a neck that is narrowerthan the body and a mouth. Bottles are often made of glass, clay,plastic, aluminum, or other impervious materials, and typically used tostore liquids, powders, or slurries.

It is known that, the center of gravity is the point in a body aroundwhich the resultant torque due to gravity forces vanishes. Near thesurface of the earth, where the gravity acts downward as a parallelforce field, the center of gravity and the center of mass are the same.

Often, accessing a bottle of nail polish with one hand can result inaccidents from misbalancing the bottle or waste from spillage, since thesecond hand is not available to serve as a brace. Also, the bottle mayslide along a ground surface, which makes accessing the bottle moredifficult.

In view of the foregoing, it is clear that these traditional techniquesare not perfect and leave room for more optimal approaches.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by wayof limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings and in whichlike reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplary dispenserassembly in use, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate detailed perspective views of exemplarydispenser assemblies, where FIG. 2A illustrates an exemplary bracketportion joined with an exemplary repository portion, and FIG. 2Billustrates an exemplary bracket portion separated from an exemplaryrepository portion, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C illustrate detailed perspective views of exemplarydispenser assemblies, where FIG. 3A illustrates an exemplary tall objectpositioned inside an exemplary repository portion, FIG. 3B illustratesan exemplary short object positioned inside an exemplary repositoryportion, and FIG. 3C illustrates an exemplary bracket portion tilted atan angle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 illustrates a blowup view of an exemplary at least one rod, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom view of an exemplary base mounting surfacehaving an exemplary grip portion, in accordance with an embodiment ofthe present invention;

FIG. 6 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplary bracesupporting an exemplary repository portion at an angle, in accordancewith an embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 7 illustrates a detailed perspective view of exemplary dispenserassemblies having exemplary indicia on the at least one sidewall, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Unless otherwise indicated illustrations in the figures are notnecessarily drawn to scale.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SOME EMBODIMENTS

The present invention is best understood by reference to the detailedfigures and description set forth herein.

Embodiments of the invention are discussed below with reference to theFigures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate thatthe detailed description given herein with respect to these figures isfor explanatory purposes as the invention extends beyond these limitedembodiments. For example, it should be appreciated that those skilled inthe art will, in light of the teachings of the present invention,recognize a multiplicity of alternate and suitable approaches, dependingupon the needs of the particular application, to implement thefunctionality of any given detail described herein, beyond theparticular implementation choices in the following embodiments describedand shown. That is, there are numerous modifications and variations ofthe invention that are too numerous to be listed but that all fit withinthe scope of the invention. Also, singular words should be read asplural and vice versa and masculine as feminine and vice versa, whereappropriate, and alternative embodiments do not necessarily imply thatthe two are mutually exclusive.

It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limitedto the particular methodology, compounds, materials, manufacturingtechniques, uses, and applications, described herein, as these may vary.It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used forthe purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is notintended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be notedthat as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearlydictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is areference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof knownto those skilled in the art. Similarly, for another example, a referenceto “a step” or “a means” is a reference to one or more steps or meansand may include sub-steps and subservient means. All conjunctions usedare to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, theword “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical“or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the contextclearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to beunderstood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures.Language that may be construed to express approximation should be sounderstood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skillin the art to which this invention belongs. Preferred methods,techniques, devices, and materials are described, although any methods,techniques, devices, or materials similar or equivalent to thosedescribed herein may be used in the practice or testing of the presentinvention. Structures described herein are to be understood also torefer to functional equivalents of such structures. The presentinvention will now be described in detail with reference to embodimentsthereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

From reading the present disclosure, other variations and modificationswill be apparent to persons skilled in the art. Such variations andmodifications may involve equivalent and other features which arealready known in the art, and which may be used instead of or inaddition to features already described herein.

Although Claims have been formulated in this Application to particularcombinations of features, it should be understood that the scope of thedisclosure of the present invention also includes any novel feature orany novel combination of features disclosed herein either explicitly orimplicitly or any generalization thereof, whether or not it relates tothe same invention as presently claimed in any Claim and whether or notit mitigates any or all of the same technical problems as does thepresent invention.

Features which are described in the context of separate embodiments mayalso be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely,various features which are, for brevity, described in the context of asingle embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitablesubcombination. The Applicants hereby give notice that new Claims may beformulated to such features and/or combinations of such features duringthe prosecution of the present Application or of any further Applicationderived therefrom.

References to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “example embodiment,”“various embodiments,” etc., may indicate that the embodiment(s) of theinvention so described may include a particular feature, structure, orcharacteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes theparticular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated useof the phrase “in one embodiment,” or “in an exemplary embodiment,” donot necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may.

Headings provided herein are for convenience and are not to be taken aslimiting the disclosure in any way.

The enumerated listing of items does not imply that any or all of theitems are mutually exclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise.

The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expresslyspecified otherwise.

Devices that are in communication with each other need not be incontinuous communication with each other, unless expressly specifiedotherwise. In addition, devices that are in communication with eachother may communicate directly or indirectly through one or moreintermediaries.

A description of an embodiment with several components in communicationwith each other does not imply that all such components are required. Onthe contrary a variety of optional components are described toillustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the presentinvention.

As is well known to those skilled in the art many careful considerationsand compromises typically must be made when designing for the optimalmanufacture of a commercial implementation any system, and inparticular, the embodiments of the present invention. A commercialimplementation in accordance with the spirit and teachings of thepresent invention may configured according to the needs of theparticular application, whereby any aspect(s), feature(s), function(s),result(s), component(s), approach(es), or step(s) of the teachingsrelated to any described embodiment of the present invention may besuitably omitted, included, adapted, mixed and matched, or improvedand/or optimized by those skilled in the art, using their average skillsand known techniques, to achieve the desired implementation thataddresses the needs of the particular application.

In the following description and claims, the terms “coupled” and“connected,” along with their derivatives, may be used. It should beunderstood that these terms are not intended as synonyms for each other.Rather, in particular embodiments, “connected” may be used to indicatethat two or more elements are in direct physical or electrical contactwith each other. “Coupled” may mean that two or more elements are indirect physical or electrical contact. However, “coupled” may also meanthat two or more elements are not in direct contact with each other, butyet still cooperate or interact with each other.

The present invention will now be described in detail with reference toembodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

There are various types of dispenser assemblies that may be provided bypreferred embodiments of the present invention. In one embodiment of thepresent invention, the dispenser assembly may secure an object within atilting repository at an orientation and angle efficacious for accessingthe object with one hand. Pressure applied to the repository may tilt itto a desired angle for facilitated access and manipulation of theobject. After the pressure is removed, the center of gravity for therepository and object is met, and the repository returns to its startingposition prior to receiving the exerted force.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the dispenser assemblyincludes a tilting repository configured to hold a container of nailpolish. The dispenser assembly secures firmly to a ground surface whilethe container tilts to a desired angle. In this manner, a compositioninside the container may be accessed and manipulated from a desiredangle and orientation with one hand. For example, without limitation, anail polish container may position inside the dispenser assembly. Onehand may access and manipulate the nail polish inside the container,while simultaneously tilting the container to a desired angle andorientation. A grip on the bottom surface of the dispenser assemblyhelps secure the dispenser assembly while the container is beingaccessed. After accessing the container, the hand may be removed, andthe container center of gravity returns the container to a startingposition prior to the force exerted by the hand. In some embodiments,the dispenser assembly may include a motion detector that tilts inresponse to an object in proximity to the container.

The dispenser assembly includes a bracket portion for providing supportand a foundation. In some embodiments, the bracket portion may beutilized as support for a tilting mechanism, including withoutlimitation, a cradle, a rocker, and a pivoting suspension device. Thebracket portion includes a base that engages a ground surface. The basemay include a base surface having a texture efficacious for gripping aground surface. In this manner, the dispenser assembly may remain firmlyaffixed to the ground surface while pressure is applied to therepository, or while the repository rocks. In some embodiments, at leastone sidewall extends upwardly from the base, in a substantially verticalorientation. The at least one sidewall may include a base end that joinsthe base. The at least one sidewall may further include a mounting end.The mounting end may include a slot for providing the tilting functionto the dispenser assembly. The slot may include a radial opening at atop end for providing facilitated access.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the dispenser assembly mayinclude a repository portion for tilting on the bracket portion andholding the object. The repository portion may be configured to receivethe object without allowing the object to overturn. At least one guideon an interior surface of the repository portion may help guide theobject inside the repository portion. In some embodiments, therepository portion may include at least one rod that extends outwardly.The at least one rod may include a proximal end that joins with therepository portion. The at least one rod may further include a distalend configured to at least partially fit into the slot in the at leastone sidewall. Each rod may be operable to pivot within each slot,thereby allowing the repository portion to tilt. The distal end mayinclude a reduced diameter at a terminal section of the distal rod. Thereduced diameter may form a ridge that presses flush against the atleast one sidewall. The ridge may help secure the cradle into the slot,and also help prevent an external force from detaching the repositoryportion from the bracket portion. In this manner, the repository portionwith the container inside may pivot freely upon pressure from a force,and return to a starting position after the force is removed.

FIG. 1 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplary dispenserassembly in use, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentinvention. In the present embodiment, a dispenser assembly 100 mayprovide a secure, rocking mechanism the holds a container of nail polishand allows the nail polish to be accessed and manipulated form a varietyof angles due to the rocking motion and various angles from which thenail polish may be accessed. The dispenser assembly may secure an object102 within a tilting repository at an orientation and angle efficaciousfor accessing a product inside the repository with one hand. Pressureapplied to the repository may tilt it to a desired angle for facilitatedaccess and manipulation of the object. After the pressure is removed,the center of gravity for the repository and the object is met, and therepository returns to its starting position prior to receiving theexerted force. The object may include, without limitation, nail polishbottle, nail polish remover bottle, paint, decorative compositions,makeup, tobacco, medicine, drugs, jewelry, technology components,adhesives, and any other object sized and dimensioned to fit inside thecradle. In some embodiments, the object may not require a container. Forexample, without limitation, a pile of eyeliner powder in the bottom ofthe repository portion.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the dispenser assemblyincludes a tilting repository configured to hold a container of nailpolish. The dispenser assembly secures firmly to a ground surface whilethe container tilts to a desired angle. In this manner, the object maybe accessed and manipulated from a desired angle and orientation withonly one hand. For example, without limitation, a nail polish containermay position inside the dispenser assembly. One hand may access andmanipulate the nail polish inside the dispenser assembly, whilesimultaneously tilting the dispenser assembly to a desired angle andorientation. A grip on the bottom surface of the dispenser assemblyhelps secure the dispenser assembly while the container of nail polishis being accessed. After accessing the container, the hand may beremoved, and the container center of gravity returns the container to astarting position prior to the force exerted by the hand. In essence,when the polish is not being accessed it sits upright in the repositoryportion, but when the polish is grasped by the cap or brush of thepolish, the repository portion may tilt to allow facilitated removal ofthe brush. In this manner, waste and spills may be minimized.

FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate detailed perspective views of exemplarydispenser assemblies, where FIG. 2A illustrates an exemplary bracketportion joined with an exemplary repository portion, and FIG. 2Billustrates an exemplary bracket portion separated from an exemplaryrepository portion, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentinvention. In the present embodiment, the dispenser assembly includes abracket portion 202 for providing support and a foundation to theobject. In some embodiments, the bracket portion may be utilized assupport for a tilting mechanism, including without limitation, a cradle,a rocker, and a pivoting suspension device. The bracket portion includesa base 204 that engages a ground surface. In one embodiment, the basemay include, without limitation, a rigid, 3″×2½″ rectangle. The base mayinclude a base surface having a texture efficacious for gripping aground surface. In this manner, the dispenser assembly may remain firmlyaffixed to the ground surface while pressure is applied to therepository portion, or while the repository portion rocks. In someembodiments, at least one sidewall 206 extends upwardly from the base,in a substantially vertical orientation. The at least one sidewall mayinclude a base end 208 that joins the base. The at least one sidewallmay further include a mounting end 210. In one embodiment, the base mayinclude, without limitation, a rigid, 3″×2½″ rectangle. The mounting endmay include a slot 212 for providing the tilting function to thedispenser assembly. The slot may include a radial opening 222 at a topend for providing facilitated access. In one embodiment, the slot mayinclude a ¾″ length and a ¼″ width. However, in other embodiments,additional sizes and dimensions may be utilized.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the dispenser assembly mayinclude a repository portion 214 for tilting on the bracket portion andholding the object. The repository portion may be configured to receivethe object without allowing the object to overturn. At least one guideon an interior surface of the repository portion may help guide theobject inside the repository portion. In some embodiments, therepository portion may include at least one rod 216 that extendsoutwardly. The at least one rod may include a proximal end 218 thatjoins with the repository portion. The at least one rod may furtherinclude a distal end 220 configured to at least partially fit into theslot in the at least one sidewall. Each rod may be operable to pivotwithin each slot, thereby allowing the repository portion to tilt. Inone embodiment, the repository portion may be sized at a 2″ length, 2″outer diameter, and 1½″ inner diameter. Suitable materials for therepository portion may include, without limitation, high densitypolyethylene, polymers, fiberglass, glass, metal, and wood.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the distal end may include areduced diameter at a terminal section of the distal rod. The reduceddiameter may form a ridge that presses flush against the at least onesidewall. The ridge may help secure the repository portion into theslot, and also help prevent an external force from detaching therepository portion from the bracket portion. In this manner, therepository portion with the object inside may pivot freely upon pressurefrom a force, and return to a starting position after the force isremoved. In one embodiment of the present invention, the dispenserassembly may separate into two separate pieces for enhanced cleaning.The repository portion and the bracket portion may separate by liftingthe at least one rod through the slot. However, in other embodiments,the repository portion may be permanently joined with the bracketportion.

FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C illustrate detailed perspective views of exemplarydispenser assemblies, where FIG. 3A illustrates an exemplary tall objectpositioned inside an exemplary repository portion, FIG. 3B illustratesan exemplary short object positioned inside an exemplary repositoryportion, and FIG. 3C illustrates an exemplary bracket portion tilted atan angle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Inthe present embodiment, the repository portion may be sized anddimensioned to accept an eclectic assortment of objects, including,without limitation, nail polish bottles, paint, decorative compositions,makeup, tobacco, medicine, drugs, jewelry, and technology components.The repository portion may include a cylindrical shape. However, inother embodiments, the repository portion may include, withoutlimitation, a cube, a pyramid, a rectangle, and a sphere. In someembodiments, an open end of the repository portion may be configured toat least partially receive the objects, and a perimeter wall may have adiameter sufficient to receive variously sized makeup containers. In yetanother embodiment, a basket may have various geometric shapes forcontaining an eclectic assortment of objects.

Those skilled in the art, in light of the present teachings, willrecognize that tilting the object may provide enhanced access.Especially for a container holding a composition of matter. Therepetitive force applied to the container during accessing andmanipulation may be enhanced from a specific angle. After the containeris accessed, the repository portion returns to a point around which theresultant torque due to gravity forces vanishes. This point, or centerof gravity, allows the repository portion and the object to return tothe starting position after being accessed. In this manner, thecontainer may be accessed with one hand since the container is not onlybeing held, but also sufficiently mobile to allow access from a varietyof angles.

FIG. 4 illustrates a blowup view of an exemplary at least one rod, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the presentembodiment, the repository portion may include at least one rod thatextends outwardly. The at least one rod may include a proximal end thatjoins with the repository portion. The at least one rod may extend fromopposite points on an exterior of the at least one sidewall, and measure⅝ in total length. The at least one rod may further include a distal endconfigured to at least partially fit into the slot in the at least onesidewall. Each rod may be operable to pivot within each slot, therebyallowing the repository portion to tilt. The distal end may include areduced diameter at a terminal section of the distal rod. In oneembodiment, the diameter of the at least one rod may reduce from ⅜″ to¼″. The reduced diameter may form a ridge 402 that presses flush againstthe at least one sidewall. The ridge may help secure the cradle into theslot, and also help prevent an external force from detaching therepository portion from the bracket portion. In this manner, therepository portion with the object inside may pivot freely upon pressurefrom a force, and return to a starting position after the force isremoved.

FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom view of an exemplary base mounting surfacehaving an exemplary grip portion, in accordance with an embodiment ofthe present invention. In the present embodiment, the base may include ahorizontal plane configured to rest flush against the ground surface. Abase mounting surface 500 may engage the ground surface. A grippingportion 502 may join with the base mounting surface for enhancedgripping to the ground surface. The gripping portion may include,without limitation, a textured rubber coating, an adhesive, a magnet,and fasteners. Those skilled in there art, in light of the presentteachings, will recognize that the assembly may be mounted on a verticalsurface to help conserve space, whereby a weight may help orient thecontainer relative to the diction of the wall.

FIG. 6 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplary bracesupporting an exemplary repository portion at an angle, in accordancewith an embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment,the dispenser assembly may include a brace portion 600 for locking therepository portion into a desired angle. In this manner, the repositoryportion may remain in the desired angle, even when the exerted force isremoved. The brace portion may include a flat rod that positions along acentral area of the base. The brace portion may position inside a recessin the base for storage. In some embodiments, the brace portion maypivot up from a brace proximal end 602 that joins with the base toengage the repository portion. A brace distal end 604 may join therepository portion at an angle efficacious for securing the repositoryportion in place. The brace may then provide a support member thatextends from the base and the repository portion to hold the repositoryportion at the desired angle.

FIG. 7 illustrates a detailed perspective view of exemplary dispenserassemblies having exemplary indicia on the at least one sidewall, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the presentembodiment, the dispenser assembly may provide commercial embodiments.For example, without limitation, indicia 702 may position on an exteriorsurface of each sidewall. The indicia may read, without limitation,“Bev's Nail Salon”. However, in other embodiments, the indicia mayinclude graphics, video, audio signals, various textures, and variouscolors.

In one alternative embodiment, the assembly includes a motion detectorthat operatively tilts in response to a hand and pressure applied by thehand. In yet another alternative embodiment, the bracket itself isangled and tilts in response to an exerted force applied to the object.In another alternative embodiment, the repository portion includes aperimeter rim for catching spilled nail polish. In yet anotheralternative embodiment, a plurality of nail polish bottles may beaccessed from a tilting circular dispenser that still includes rods thatfit into the slots of the bracket portion. In this manner, the assemblymay be tilted and rotated simultaneously for increased options.

Those skilled in the art will readily recognize, in light of and inaccordance with the teachings of the present invention, that any of theforegoing steps may be suitably replaced, reordered, removed andadditional steps may be inserted depending upon the needs of theparticular application. Moreover, the prescribed method steps of theforegoing embodiments may be implemented using any physical and/orhardware system that those skilled in the art will readily know issuitable in light of the foregoing teachings. For any method stepsdescribed in the present application that can be carried out on acomputing machine, a typical computer system can, when appropriatelyconfigured or designed, serve as a computer system in which thoseaspects of the invention may be embodied. Thus, the present invention isnot limited to any particular tangible means of implementation.

All the features disclosed in this specification, including anyaccompanying abstract and drawings, may be replaced by alternativefeatures serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unlessexpressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise,each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series ofequivalent or similar features.

It is noted that according to USA law 35 USC §112 (1), all claims mustbe supported by sufficient disclosure in the present patentspecification, and any material known to those skilled in the art neednot be explicitly disclosed. However, 35 USC §112 (6) requires thatstructures corresponding to functional limitations interpreted under 35USC §112 (6) must be explicitly disclosed in the patent specification.Moreover, the USPTO's Examination policy of initially treating andsearching prior art under the broadest interpretation of a “mean for”claim limitation implies that the broadest initial search on 112(6)functional limitation would have to be conducted to support a legallyvalid Examination on that USPTO policy for broadest interpretation of“mean for” claims. Accordingly, the USPTO will have discovered amultiplicity of prior art documents including disclosure of specificstructures and elements which are suitable to act as correspondingstructures to satisfy all functional limitations in the below claimsthat are interpreted under 35 USC §112 (6) when such correspondingstructures are not explicitly disclosed in the foregoing patentspecification. Therefore, for any invention element(s)/structure(s)corresponding to functional claim limitation(s), in the below claimsinterpreted under 35 USC §112 (6), which is/are not explicitly disclosedin the foregoing patent specification, yet do exist in the patent and/ornon-patent documents found during the course of USPTO searching,Applicant(s) incorporate all such functionally corresponding structuresand related enabling material herein by reference for the purpose ofproviding explicit structures that implement the functional meansclaimed. Applicant(s) request(s) that fact finders during any claimsconstruction proceedings and/or examination of patent allowabilityproperly identify and incorporate only the portions of each of thesedocuments discovered during the broadest interpretation search of 35 USC§112 (6) limitation, which exist in at least one of the patent and/ornon-patent documents found during the course of normal USPTO searchingand or supplied to the USPTO during prosecution. Applicant(s) alsoincorporate by reference the bibliographic citation information toidentify all such documents comprising functionally correspondingstructures and related enabling material as listed in any PTO Form-892or likewise any information disclosure statements (IDS) entered into thepresent patent application by the USPTO or Applicant(s) or any 3^(rd)parties. Applicant(s) also reserve its right to later amend the presentapplication to explicitly include citations to such documents and/orexplicitly include the functionally corresponding structures which wereincorporate by reference above.

Thus, for any invention element(s)/structure(s) corresponding tofunctional claim limitation(s), in the below claims, that areinterpreted under 35 USC §112 (6), which is/are not explicitly disclosedin the foregoing patent specification, Applicant(s) have explicitlyprescribed which documents and material to include the otherwise missingdisclosure, and have prescribed exactly which portions of such patentand/or non-patent documents should be incorporated by such reference forthe purpose of satisfying the disclosure requirements of 35 USC §112(6). Applicant(s) note that all the identified documents above which areincorporated by reference to satisfy 35 USC §112 (6) necessarily have afiling and/or publication date prior to that of the instant application,and thus are valid prior documents to incorporated by reference in theinstant application.

Having fully described at least one embodiment of the present invention,other equivalent or alternative methods of implementing a tiltingcontainer for accessing and manipulating an object with one handaccording to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled inthe art. Various aspects of the invention have been described above byway of illustration, and the specific embodiments disclosed are notintended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed. Theparticular implementation of the tilting container for accessing andmanipulating an object with one hand may vary depending upon theparticular context or application. By way of example, and notlimitation, the tilting container for accessing and manipulating anobject with one hand described in the foregoing were principallydirected to a repository that held a nail polish bottle, and formed acradle with a bracket portion; however, similar techniques may insteadbe applied to accessing liquids with a straw for drinking in a race carduring high velocities at inclined angles, which implementations of thepresent invention are contemplated as within the scope of the presentinvention. The invention is thus to cover all modifications,equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of thefollowing claims. It is to be further understood that not all of thedisclosed embodiments in the foregoing specification will necessarilysatisfy or achieve each of the objects, advantages, or improvementsdescribed in the foregoing specification.

Claim elements and steps herein may have been numbered and/or letteredsolely as an aid in readability and understanding. Any such numberingand lettering in itself is not intended to and should not be taken toindicate the ordering of elements and/or steps in the claims.

The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of allmeans or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended toinclude any structure, material, or act for performing the function incombination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed.

The Abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. Section 1.72(b)requiring an abstract that will allow the reader to ascertain the natureand gist of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with theunderstanding that it will not be used to limit or interpret the scopeor meaning of the claims. The following claims are hereby incorporatedinto the detailed description, with each claim standing on its own as aseparate embodiment.

What is claimed is:
 1. An assembly comprising: a bracket portion, saidbracket portion being configured to support said assembly, said bracketportion comprising: a base segment, said base segment being configuredto engage a ground surface; a base mounting surface, said base mountingsurface being disposed at said base segment, said base mounting surfacehaving a texture efficacious for gripping said ground surface; a gripportion, said grip portion disposed on said base mounting surface, saidgrip portion being operable to at least partially adhere to said groundsurface; a sidewall section, said sidewall section comprising at leasttwo proximately rectangular sidewall sections, said sidewall sectionbeing disposed to extend upwardly from said base segment in a proximatevertical orientation; a base end section, said base end sectioncomprising at least two base end sections, said base end section beingdisposed to engage with said base segment; a mounting end section, saidmounting end comprising at least two mounting end sections, saidmounting end section disposed at a proximate top end portion of saidsidewall section, said mounting end section is configured to provide atilting function; and a slot segment, said slot segment comprising atleast two slot segments, said slot segment being disposed at saidmounting end section, wherein said slot segment being configured with atleast a radial opening part; a repository portion, said repositoryportion comprising a detachable repository portion operable for enhancedcleaning, said repository portion further comprising at least a bodywith a closed bottom end portion and an open top end portion, said opentop end portion being configured to receive an object, in which saidobject comprising at least one of a nail polish container, nail polishbottle, nail polish remover bottle/container, paint bottle/container,decorative compositions, makeup, tobacco, medicine, drugs, jewelry,technology components and adhesives, wherein said repository portionbeing operable to tilt on said bracket portion and hold said object; arod section, said rod section comprising at least two proximately roundrod sections, said rod section being disposed to extend outwardly fromopposite sides of said repository portion, said rod section beingconfigured to at least partially position into said slot segment, saidrod section being operable to form a pivot point for tilting saidrepository portion in relation to said bracket portion; a proximal endpart, said proximal end part is disposed at one end of said rod section,said proximal end part is configured to engage with said repositoryportion; a distal end segment, said distal end segment is disposed at aproximate terminal end section of said rod section, said distal endsegment comprising at least two distal end segments with reduceddiameter at said terminal end section being configured to fit in saidslot segment; a ridge part, said ridge part is disposed at said terminalend section, said ridge part is configured to press flush against saidsidewall section, said ridge part is further configured to secure saidrepository portion into said slot segment and substantially prevent anexternal force from detaching said repository portion from said bracketportion, said repository portion being operable to substantially pivotfreely upon pressure from said external force and return to a startingposition after said external force is removed; and a materialcomposition, said material composition comprising at least one of a highdensity polyethylene, polymers and fiberglass, wherein said repositoryportion is made of said material composition.
 2. The assembly of claim1, in which said bracket portion is configured to help support a cradle.3. The assembly of claim 1, in which said grip portion comprising atleast one of a textured rubber coating, an adhesive, a magnet, andfasteners.
 4. The assembly of claim 1, further comprises a braceportion, said brace portion is operable to provide a support member thatextends from said base segment and said repository portion to hold saidrepository portion at a predetermined angle.
 5. The assembly of claim 4,wherein said brace comprises a flat rod that positions along a proximatecentral area of said base segment.
 6. The assembly of claim 4, whereinsaid brace portion further comprises a brace distal end segment, whereinsaid brace distal end segment is operable to engage said repositoryportion for holding said repository portion in a tilted position.
 7. Theassembly of claim 1, in which said repository portion further comprisingat least a cube shape repository portion having a closed end portion andan open end portion for receiving said object.
 8. The assembly of claim1, in which said material composition further comprising at least one ofa glass, metal, and wood.
 9. The assembly of claim 1, in which said slotis disposed to orient along a longitudinal axis of said mounting end.10. The assembly of claim 1, in which said slot comprises a radius shapeat a top entry portion.
 11. The assembly of claim 1, in which saidrepository portion comprises a substantially circular containerconfigured to hold a nail polish bottle.
 12. The assembly of claim 1, inwhich said repository portion comprises at least one guide, said atleast one guide being disposed to align a longitudinal axis of aninterior surface, said at least one guide being operable to guide saidobject into said repository portion.
 13. The assembly of claim 1,further comprising at least an indicia marking, said indicia markingbeing disposed on an exterior surface of said at least two sidewalls.14. The assembly of claim 13, in which said indicia marking comprises atleast one of a graphics, video, audio signal, various textures, andvarious colors.
 15. The assembly of claim 1, in which said repositoryportion further comprising a perimeter rim operable for catching spillednail polish.
 16. The assembly of claim 1, in which said repositoryportion further comprising at least a pyramid shape body with a closedbottom end portion and an open top end portion for receiving saidobject.
 17. The assembly of claim 1, in which said detachable repositoryportion further comprising at least a cylindrical shape body having aclosed bottom end portion and an open top end portion for receiving saidobject.
 18. The assembly of claim 1, in which said repository portionfurther comprising at least a proximate rectangle shape body having aclosed bottom end portion and an open top end portion for receiving saidobject.
 19. An assembly comprising: means for receiving, said receivingmeans comprising a detachable receiving means, said receiving meansfurther comprising a body with a closed bottom end portion and an opentop end portion, said open top end portion being configured to receivean object, in which said object comprising at least one of a nail polishcontainer, nail polish bottle, nail polish remover bottle/container,paint bottle/container, decorative compositions, makeup, tobacco,medicine, drugs, jewelry, technology components and adhesives; means forsupporting said receiving means, said supporting means comprising ameans for gripping a ground surface, said supporting means furthercomprising at least two proximately rectangular sidewall sections,wherein said receiving means being operable to tilt on said supportingmeans and hold said object; means for joining, said joining meanscomprising at least two joining means for joining said receiving meansto said supporting means, said joining means comprising a ridge partconfigured to press flush against said sidewall section, wherein saidridge part is further configured to secure said receiving means intosaid supporting means and substantially prevent an external force fromdetaching said receiving means from said supporting means; means forpositioning an object inside said receiving means; means for applying aforce on said object; means for tilting said object for facilitatedaccess to said object; means for removing said force from said object;and means for returning said object to a starting position.
 20. A systemconsisting of: a bracket portion, said bracket portion being configuredto help support a cradle, said bracket portion further being configuredto support said system, said bracket portion comprising a base, saidbase being configured to engage a ground surface, said base comprising abase mounting surface, said base mounting surface comprising a gripportion, said grip portion being operable to at least partially adhereto said ground surface, said bracket portion further comprising at leasta sidewall, said sidewall comprising two proximately rectangular shapeand vertical sidewalls, said sidewall further comprising a base end,said base end being disposed to extend from said base, said sidewallfurther comprising a mounting end, said mounting end comprising a slot,said slot being disposed to orient along a longitudinal axis of saidmounting end, said slot comprising a radius shape at a top entryportion; a repository portion, said repository portion comprising asubstantially circular and detachable container, said repository portionand bracket are separable for enhanced cleaning, said repository portioncomprising at least a body with a closed bottom end portion and an opentop end portion, said repository open top end portion being configuredto receive an object, said repository portion comprising at least oneguide for guiding said object into said repository portion, said objectcomprising a nail polish bottle comprising nail polish, said repositoryportion comprising at least a rod, said rod comprising at least two rodsdisposed to extend in a substantially horizontal orientation from saidrepository portion, said rod comprising a distal end segment withreduced diameter at said terminal end section being configured to fit insaid slot, said rod further comprising a ridge part disposed at saidterminal end section, said ridge part is configured to press flushagainst said vertical sidewalls, wherein said rod being configured to atleast partially position into said slot, said rod being operable to forma pivot point for tilting said repository portion and said object inrelation to said bracket portion; a material composition, said materialcomposition comprising at least one of a glass, metal, and wood, whereinsaid repository portion is made of said material composition; and abrace, said brace being disposed to position on said base, said bracebeing operable to extend from said brace, said brace being configured tohold said repository portion and said object in a tilted position.